CVE-2008-5001 json
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in multiple functions in vncviewer/FileTransfer.cpp in vncviewer for UltraVNC 1.0.2 and 1.0.4 before…
published 2008-11-10 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4980
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.6%
- EPSS 5.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in multiple functions in vncviewer/FileTransfer.cpp in vncviewer for UltraVNC 1.0.2 and 1.0.4 before 01252008, when in LISTENING mode or when using the DSM plugin, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified parameters, a different issue than CVE-2008-0610.
Exploit prediction
5.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
forum.ultravnc.info
/viewtopic.php?p=45150#45150
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/28804
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/27687
vdb-entry
- sourceforge.net /project/shownotes.php?release_id=571174&group_id=63887
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0486
vdb-entry
- ultravnc.svn.sourceforge.net /viewvc/ultravnc/UltraVNC%20Project%20Root/UltraVNC/vncviewer/FileTransfer.cpp?view=log#rev183
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5001
- NVD CVE-2008-5001
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